Kelly Clarkson, I Dare You | Terrific Tuesday

Kelly Clarkson uplifts on the fearless “I Dare You,” which feels tailor made to atone for a Mad Monday and ring in a Terrific Tuesday.

After taking a “L” on Monday, Terrific Tuesday seems to be an ideal, perfect way to rebound.  Go on and “Brush the dirt off your shoulders” and absolutely kill it on Tuesday.  How are we going to kill it this particular Tuesday, April 28, 2020?  Well, we look to Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson and her uplifting 2020 single, “I Dare You”, a perfect way to ring in Terrific Tuesday!

Kelly Clarkson delivers a balanced performance on “I Dare You,” exhibiting vocal finesse on the verses, giving a bit more oomph on the chorus, particularly as the song progresses.  Among the best moments is when she digs in, showing off her powerhouse vocals in her upper register. Furthermore, the songwriting is rock solid, placing emphasis on being unafraid to love as opposed to fear. The chorus leads the charge:

“I dare you to love
Oh, I dare you to love
Even if you’re hurt and you can only see the worst
Even if you think it’s not enough
Oh, I dare you to love.”

Adding to the terrific nature, fit for a Terrific Tuesday, are the sound and production.  “I Dare You” possesses a tried-and-true pop sound, with a hint of electronic cues thrown in, particularly the chorus. Kelly Clarkson is a bop unto herself.  On “I Dare You, ” all boxes are checked off – hot vocals, uplifting songwriting, and solid pop production.  This is exactly the motivation one needs to have a Terrific Tuesday, or any terrific day for that matter.

Kelly Clarkson • I Dare You (Multi-language Duets) • Atlantic • 2020

Kelly Clarkson, “I Dare You” | Terrific Tuesday [Photo Credits: AnnaliseArt, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose]